Slaked Lime Price in Lithuania - 2023

Contents:

1. Slaked Lime Price in Lithuania (CIF) - 2023
2. Slaked Lime Price in Lithuania (FOB) - 2022
3. Slaked Lime Imports in Lithuania
4. Slaked Lime Exports in Lithuania

Slaked Lime Price in Lithuania (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average slaked lime import price amounted to $292 per ton, growing by 6.1% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 23% month-to-month. The import price peaked in September 2023.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Poland ($293 per ton), while the price for Latvia totaled $281 per ton.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Slaked Lime Price in Lithuania (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average slaked lime export price amounted to $399 per ton, increasing by 109% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 256%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($712 per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($237 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+67.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Slaked Lime Imports in Lithuania

In 2022, imports of slaked lime into Lithuania reduced dramatically to 6.2K tons, dropping by -33% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 82%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 9.2K tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, slaked lime imports soared to $1.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Slaked Lime to Lithuania in 2022:

1. Poland (5.3K tons)
2. Belarus (0.8K tons)

Slaked Lime Exports in Lithuania

In 2022, slaked lime exports from Lithuania contracted notably to 286 tons, with a decrease of -63.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46%.

In value terms, slaked lime exports plummeted to $114K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $149K, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Slaked Lime from Lithuania in 2022:

1. Latvia (187.6 tons)
2. Russia (97.4 tons)
3. Estonia (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform